Ashanti Art Birds, Pair #1647

20th century

Good condition

These birds are made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana. They are from brass and casted using the lost-wax technique. The bird with the horizintal tail has a damaged foot. Provenance: Private col…

African Male Smoking Pipe #566

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweights were used as a measuring system by the Akan people of Africa. The gold weights were used to weigh gold dust which was used as currency before money and coins were invented. Each goldw…

Ashanti/Asante Brass Bottle Opener #1467

20th century

Excellent condition

These kind of bottle openers were used by the Ashanti/Akan people from Ghana. They are hand made using the lost-wax casting method. Once quite popular for opening the Coca Cola bottles. We ha…

West/African Female Sitting Figure #1026

20th century

Excellent condition

This female is sitting on a chair and originates from West-Africa. This stool and female are two separate pieces. They are both in excellent conditions. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL&nb…

Lobi Figure Bateba Altar Figure #1417

20th century

Good condition

This nice Lobi figure with a hat is created to protect the people. It has some wear and tear. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars and…